Dr. Reenaa Mithun Chittilappilly Appointed as Director of V-Guard Industries Ltd.

Kochi, March 13, 2026 :  Dr. Reenaa Mithun Chittilappilly has been appointed as Director of V-Guard Industries Ltd., one of India’s leading electrical and electronics brands. The Board of Directors had recommended her appointment as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director, which was subsequently approved by the majority shareholders through a resolution passed on March 8, 2026. The appointment reflects the company’s continued focus on strengthening its corporate social responsibility (CSR) vision and deepening its engagement with communities. Her appointment is for a tenure of four years from January 28, 2026, to January 27, 2030.

Dr. Reenaa Mithun Chittilappilly currently serves as Director of the V-Guard Foundation, where she has led several initiatives focused on community development and social impact. Under her leadership, the Foundation has implemented projects such as Edam, a counselling centre supporting women’s mental health, and Nari Shakthi, a programme aimed at empowering widows and single mothers through livelihood and support initiatives.

In her expanded role on the Board, Dr. Reenaa Mithun Chittilappilly will contribute to advancing V-Guard’s CSR strategy and strengthening the company’s commitment to sustainable and socially responsible growth. The company believes her experience in driving community-focused initiatives will further deepen its engagement with society while reinforcing its long-term sustainability efforts.

About V-Guard

The origin of V-Guard dates back to 1977, when Mr. Kochouseph Chittilappilly, with a burning passion to make a difference, set out to build a robust brand in the Indian electrical and electronic goods market. Within a short span of time, V-Guard grew rapidly to become a name synonymous with voltage stabilizers across South India. The company soon expanded its range of products to include Digital UPS, Inverter and Inverter Batteries, Electric Water Heaters, Solar Water Heaters, Domestic Pumps, Agricultural Pumps, Industrial Motors, Domestic Switch Gears, Distribution Boards, Wiring Cables, Industrial Cables, Induction Cooktops, Mixer Grinders, Fans, Gas Stoves, Rice Cookers, Modular Switches & Air Coolers.

As a nationally responsible business concern with dedication to the country's spirit, V-Guard has been playing our part towards the financial development of India in our own humble ways. The most important activity in this line has been the introduction of the Build India & Relief programme. This is an integrated approach that aims to work with communities to facilitate access to basic services - a decisive step that would ensure their well-being and support them in the fulfilment of their economic, social, civil and political rights.